Jharkhand ministers met student protesters in Ranchi at the state capital as the protest by the JPSS-JSCC Reform Manch entered its 14th day. The protesters demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into alleged irregularities in competitive exams for government jobs, but a two-hour meeting ended without agreement on next steps.
What happened (meeting with student protesters)
A five-member committee of Jharkhand ministers and the Development Commissioner met a 10-member student delegation at the State Guest House in Ranchi.
Student leader Ravindra Paswan said the government listened but did not reach conclusions on key demands, so the protest would continue. Education Minister Sudivya Kumar said the meeting was held in a positive atmosphere, points raised by students were heard, and the government would consider the demands before deciding next steps.
Background and earlier position
The student group JPSS-JSCC Reform Manch had been demanding a CBI inquiry into alleged irregularities in competitive exams for government jobs. The protest reached its 14th day before the meeting with ministers took place in Ranchi.
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